Navoi region has a special place in the country due to its hardworking
people, underground and land resources, and huge economic potential. Mining,
metallurgy, chemical, food industry, power engineering, production of building
materials is consistently developing in the region.

There are large industrial
enterprises in the region. Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Combinat,
“Navoiyazot”, “Kyzylkumcement”, “Navoi Thermal Power Plant” joint-stock
companies and “Elektrkimyozavodi” joint venture are among them.

The Head of the state, during his
visit to the region on March 28, 2017, got acquainted with the progress of
activities on socio-economic development. Over the past year, a colossal work
was carried out in the region. This process is under the personal control of
the Head of the state.

President of Uzbekistan
began his trip to Navoi from visiting the limited liability company “Karmana
golden eggs” in Karmana district. The project for its organization was
presented to the President in March last year.

For the last period, its first stage
has been implemented. 50 jobs are created in the poultry complex, designed for
growing chickens. After 90 days, chickens will be sent for sale as layers.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev talked
with the initiator of the project about his plans for the future. As it turned
out, in 2019, it is planned to put into operation an incubation complex and a
shop for preparation of eggs. 30 percent of production is planned to be
exported, 100 people will be employed.

– A whole system for poultry farming
has been launched, – the President said. – Now, it is necessary to set up
harvesting eggs and organize their export.

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During the visit of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Navoi region,
presentation of promising projects was held, which will be implemented in
“Navoi” free economic zone.

22 projects were implemented in this
zone in 2010-2016, and 904 workplaces were created. The new plan envisages
implementation in 2018-2019 of 32 projects and creation of 1,659 jobs with
organization of production of pharmaceutical products, medical products,
mechanical engineering and automotive industry products, chemical and
petrochemical industries, building materials.

It is planned to establish the
release of marble and granite, composite stone materials. Within the framework
of projects, activities will be carried out on development of stone quarries,
extraction, processing of marble, production of composite finishing materials.

One of the projects submitted to the
Head of the state, with a total cost of 84,5 million US dollars, provides for
organizing production of aluminum profiles in 2018-2019, accessories and
components.

– Navoi region has all the
opportunities for implementing major economic projects, – the President said. –
It is necessary to find enterprising entrepreneurs for effectively using these
opportunities. To this end, a business forum should be organized in the region
in the near future. It is advisable to invite business people from abroad. This
will attract the best investors in Navoi.

A project on producing glass
products will be implemented in Zarafshan. The enterprise, which will provide employment
for 350 people, will produce sheet glass, glass containers.

The President was informed about the
planned work on organization of modern greenhouses, development of poultry and
fish farming.

The Head of the state got acquainted
with the plan on fish farming, which provides for creation of small reservoirs
on the backyards of Karmana district and cultivation of fish by an intensive
method.

– Fish is a dietary product, which
is not inferior to meat by nutritional value. Therefore, it is necessary to pay
special attention to development of this industry, – said the President. – The
fish grown on private plots of the population will become not only a source of
additional income, but also a factor of health promotion.

It was also reported that 1,200
hectares of land would be allocated for the fish breeding complex, which will
be organized at Tudakul reservoir. The project, implemented by Iranian
investors, provides for harvesting 5 thousand tons of fish per year and
production of 4 thousand tons of products based on its processing (fish fillet,
minced fish meat, smoked fish).

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Fruits of pistachios, which grow in mountain and foothill areas of Uzbekistan,
have high taste qualities. According to scientists, pistachio can bear fruit
for thousands of years.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev during
his trip to Navoi region got acquainted with the project of creation of
intensive pistachio plantations on 10 thousand hectares of rainfed lands of
Nurata district. The Head of the state was provided with detailed information
about this culture. As a result of implementation of the project worth 21
billion soums (currency rates of CB RU
from 05.03.2018, 1$= 8163.46 soums), 850 people will be permanently
employed.

As it is known, pistachio, grown
according to traditional technology, begins to bear fruit after 11-12 years,
one tree yields 200-300 grams of harvest. New plantations will be based on
improved technology. First to annual shoots, germinated in the nursery, sprouts
of highly productive pistachio varieties are planted. On the third year they
can be planted in an open field. Seedlings planted according to this technology
begin to bear fruit for 7-8 years and give 1,5-2 kilograms of harvest.

– We are not getting the expected
high yields in many cultures because of lack of a scientific approach to
agriculture, – the President said. – Henceforth, it is necessary to widely
implement the achievements of science in this sphere, work together with
scientists at all stages from planting a crop to harvesting. The more yield and
export orientation is, the richer the dehkan will be. This is our main goal.

Pistachio plantations will be
created during 2018-2021.

The Head of the state was informed
about the hydrogel – development of scientists of Tashkent Scientific Research
Institute of Chemical Technology. This substance helps to accelerate the growth
and development of plants. Hydrogel absorbs rainwater and fertilizers, helps to
save up to 50 percent of water used for irrigation.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev got
acquainted with projects on organization of the scientific center for
development of steppe afforestation in Navoi region, creation of gardens and
modern greenhouses in Khatirchi district, laying almond and pistachio
plantations with a drip irrigation system, goat farming in Navbakhor district,
development of the food supply system of the region in 2018-2019 and others.
The Head of the state gave instructions on timely and qualitative
implementation of projects.

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President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited one of the most remote areas of
Navoi region – Tamdin. At the district children’s school of music and art
No.12, he got acquainted with projects and plans in the region for the future.

The President was informed about
measures of comprehensive development of Tamdin, Uchkuduk, Kanimekh districts
and Zarafshan city. Projects planned in these remote areas in the sphere of
industry, production of consumer goods, agricultural products, and provision of
services will serve to improve the well-being of the population.

Uchkuduk district will be oriented
on processing wool and manufacturing finished products from it. “Uchkuduk
Textile” LLC plans to organize production of ready-made clothes this year,
which will make it possible to employ 320 people. “Kizilkum marvaridi” enterprise
is creating a greenhouse on the basis of hydroponics.

Projects on organizing production of
4,5 thousand tons of armature, 10 million square meters of glass, 250 million
pieces of glass containers, livestock complex for almost 2 thousand cattle, refrigerated
storages with a capacity of 500 and 200 tons, poultry farms for more than 100
thousand birds, fish farming and greenhouses will be implemented in Zarafshan.

Similar promising projects will be
implemented in Tamdin, Kanimekh districts. As a result, 4 thousand jobs will be
created in two years.

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Last year, a camel farm, organized in Kanimekh district of Navoi region,
received 3 thousand tourists from 61 countries. Taking into account the
increased attention in Uzbekistan
to the development of the livestock sector, it is planned to organize a complex
for 1 thousand camels and 500 thoroughbred goats. It is planned to purchase
thoroughbred goats from abroad for a modern cattle-breeding complex worth 15,7
billion soums (currency rates of CB RU from 05.03.2018, 1$= 8163.46 soums). A
thousand tons of camel and 300 tons of goat milk will be processed here every
year. At the same time, the complex will represent a modern ecotourism center
capable of hosting 10 thousand tourists a year.

Camel milk has a number of useful
properties. It contains vitamins A, B1, B2, C and D three times more than in
cow milk. It is rich in calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron, copper, zinc,
manganese, phosphorus and other microelements. In addition, camel milk has many
elastin, lanolin, lactoferrin and other nutrients. This product is useful for
prevention and treatment of diabetes mellitus, anemia, heart disease, nervous,
respiratory and gastrointestinal system, liver, as well as strengthens the
immune system.

Visitors to the complex will be able
to taste camel milk, ride in desert on camels and quad bikes.

The Head of the state gave
instructions to the officials on completing construction of the complex before
the Independence Day of Uzbekistan and creating necessary conditions for
tourists.

Creation by Navoi Mining and
Metallurgical Combinat of a cattle-breeding complex for 4 thousand sheep in
Tamdin district is among the promising projects. It will serve to development
of karakul breeding and creation of new jobs in the region.

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Presentation of social projects was held within the framework of the
visit of the President of Uzbekistan
to Navoi region. In particular, a children’s town will be built for children of
“Shodlik” charity house, in Tamdin district. All amenities for children will be
created in the town of 4,3 hectares. Construction activities will start this
month and will be completed by the end of the year.

Projects for construction of
fountains in Zarafshan, repair and equipping the “Konchi” sanatorium in
Uchkuduk district will serve to improvement of the city and strengthening
health of the population.

The President got acquainted with
the planned activity on repair of multi-storey housing stock in Zarafshan and
Uchkuduk.

– Residents of these remote cities
have a right to live well, – said the Head of the state. – 150 houses were
renovated last year, the remaining 723 houses will be renovated in 2018-2019.

Projects on increasing extraction of
precious metals until 2026, development of “Auminzo-Amantoy” deposit,
implementation of the fifth stage of development of Muruntau deposit, expansion
of capacities of the second hydrometallurgical plant in Tamdin district, and
others were also demonstrated.

The Head of the state gave necessary
instructions on timely and qualitative implementation of all projects, further
expansion of production.

* * *

The President of Uzbekistan
talked with representatives of public, aksakals, youth and entrepreneurs of
Tamdin, Uchkuduk, Kanimekh districts and Zarafshan city. During the
conversation, the reforms implemented in the country, creation of great
opportunities, activation of friendly relations with neighboring states,
employment of people, improvement of well-being of the population, as well as
the water supply in Tamdin district, upbringing the younger generation were
discussed.

On the same day, a meeting was held
in Khatirchi district khokimiyat with participation of the region’s activists.
Issues of development of the regional economy, increasing attention to creating
new jobs, improving living conditions of people, reducing crime among women,
consistent continuation of reforms initiated in education, healthcare and other
spheres were discussed. The President, having listened to problems and
suggestions of people, gave appropriate instructions to responsible persons on
promptly taking measures.

Thereupon, the visit of President
Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Navoi region ended. As it was emphasized during the trip,
implementation of promising projects aimed at improving the well-being of the
population, execution of instructions will be under constant control of the
Head of the state.

In the Bukhara
region, 240 fish farms and other entities are engaged in fish farming, at whose
disposal artificial reservoirs with an area of 1.6 thousand hectares. One of
the leading places among them is the Bukhoro Balik Sanoat limited liability
company.

The enterprise was created through
equity participation and a loan from the regional branch of Ipoteka Bank, as
well as from the initiators of the project in the amount of 7 billion soums (currency rates of CB RU from 05.03.2018, 1$=
8163.46 soums). Its specialists have organized an artificial pond with an
area of 70 hectares, next to it a production complex has been built, equipped
with modern technological equipment. Here is an intensive garden in an area of
5 hectares. All the processes associated with growing fish are a single
technological chain.

“Breeding plays an important role in
fish farming,” says Davron Niyozov, scientific consultant at the Bukhoro Balik
Sanoat. “This issue is of special importance to us. 60 million fry are grown in
the incubation shop. The slightest inattention can lead to their death.
Therefore, under strict supervision, care work is taken to maintain a constant
room temperature.”

After the incubation shop, the young
are raised in small pools in a closed building until the weight of the fry
reaches 1.5-2 grams, then in four open pools of 1 hectare they pass ‘summer
fattening’. When their weight reaches 35-50 grams, they are placed in a special
pool for the winter. In spring they are released into large water, and in
autumn the fish is ready for harvesting.

A notable feature of the complex is
the presence in it of a closed system of water circulation. The company also
operates workshops for cleaning, short-term frost and long-term refrigeration
storage of fish. The store holds 200 tons of products. Smoked fish is also
established here. As a result, the products are delivered to the market in
frozen and ready-made form.

Naturally, the productivity of fish
grown in an artificial pond depends largely on the feed. The plant has a
production capacity of more than 2 thousand tons of feed per year. Here it
consists of corn, protein, various vitamins and supplements. In addition, waste
from fish cleaning is recycled, from which a secondary food is obtained.

“Spring is an important season for
fishermen,” says Kayum Salomov, head of the Bukhoro Balik Sanoat LLC. “In small
pools, we will start growing white fern, silver carp, African catfish.
According to the plan, in the autumn we will catch about 300 tons of fish. Next
year, this figure will be even higher. In early February, I visited the city of
Hanoi at the invitation of guests from Vietnam who visited Bukhara last autumn. Agreements on
establishing partnerships have been reached. In the future, we plan to create a
joint venture.”

In total, fish farming is
established in 8 natural lakes and one reservoir with a total area of 56
thousand hectares. This year it is planned to get 8.6 thousand tons of
products, which is twice as much as last year. An important factor in achieving
this goal is the support for fish farms by the state.

Following the event, the parties
signed a Protocol on cooperation between the ministries of internal affairs of Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan for 2018-2019, as well
as a Protocol of the meeting.

Interdepartmental coordination working group of interior ministries of Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz Republic
held a meeting.

The parties discussed a number of issues, including cooperation between
the ministries in the field of combating ordinary crime and investigative work,
the current state and future prospects of the parties ' units to exchange
information in the field of combating terrorism, extremism and illegal
migration, the fight against illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs,
psychotropic substances and precursors, and ways to improve them. The sides
exchanged views on strengthening bilateral cooperation and exchange of
experience in these areas.

Following the event, the parties signed a Protocol on cooperation
between the ministries of internal affairs of Uzbekistan
and Kyrgyzstan
for 2018-2019, as well as a Protocol of the meeting.